FAQs: How Can I Get My Teen Away From His Bad Friends?
"How can I get my teen away from his bad friends? is a frequently asked question that Dr. Kenneth Wilgus says he gets from parents.
He says when your child is small, you can just schedule playdates with other friends. But for a teen, it's not that simple. The author of Feeding the Mouth That Bites You explains that it's important to remember that when you criticize your teen's friends, he or she may think you are criticizing their judgement.
Dr. Wilgus gives several steps to deal with this situation including allowing them the freedom to choose their own friends, but letting them know that they may have to deal with some difficult consequences if their friends get them in trouble.
For more from Dr. Wilgus, check out his book here: http://bit.ly/2WsMPLz.
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